Sheltering as a protective measure against airborne virus spread. |
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| Authors: | J Casal E Planas-Cuchi J Casal |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193-Bellaterra, Catalonia, Spain. |
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| Abstract: | The dispersion of airborne viruses can play an important role in the spread of a disease. Especially for short or moderate emission periods - such as emissions from farms or accidental releases from laboratories or industrial plants - indoor concentrations can be significantly lower than outdoor concentrations. The relationships between these two concentrations are analysed for continuous, temporary and instantaneous releases. The efficiency of sheltering as a protective measure for persons or animals is discussed. |
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